Health Information Technology for
Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. The law includes the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, or the "HITECH Act," which established programs under Medicare and Medicaid to provide incentive payments for the "meaningful use" of certified electronic health records (EHR) technology.
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Probe Review of Revenue Codes
Widespread Probe Notification - GA - Part A -
Notice to providers of upcoming Widespread Probe
Review of Revenue Codes 42X (PT), 43X (OT), and 44X
(ST) submitted with KX Modifiers for Bill Type 22X
As a result of data analysis, Cahaba GBA will soon be conducting a widespread
review of Revenue Codes 42X (PT), 43X (OT), and 44X (ST) submitted
with KX Modifiers for Bill Type 22X. Claims meeting the parameters of this
edit will be selected across the provider community
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Great New Courses:
MRSA: A Time for Action (1358)
The purpose of this course is to educate healthcare professionals on the impact and emergence of MRSA, the difference between HA- and CA-MRSA, how it is transmitted, and how to prevent the spread of this infection within healthcare facilities and throughout the community.
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OASIS-C: An Overview (1355)
OASIS–C has brought the most significant changes to the OASIS instruments since it was first implemented over a decade ago. One significant change is the addition of process measures, which work to improve the quality of patient care and patient outcomes. This course focuses on process measures due to the rising concerns of the home health agencies regarding their implementation and documentation.
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Safe Injection Practices (P1189)
This course highlights the Safe Injection Practices recommended by the CDC that prevent practices that can spread bloodborne pathogens, and reduce the risk to patients and healthcare workers from needlestick injuries. This non-CE inservice corresponds with the tag: F441.
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